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2019: General Discussion
Robert.W
TS Member
But imagine if they were in charge of the actual restoration... knowing Merlin, either a) nothing would actually have changed after the “refurbishment”, b) it would end up bright green (or another equally obnoxious colour), or c) it would never open its doors ever again 
Log Flume's Dennis
TS Member
Also it would have an IP
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Steve74
TS Member
No but they are planning on restoring the Banqueting Hall's window. Which can only be good newsMerlin can't even build a bloody roof on Swarm's church let alone reconstruct a Gothic cathedral. You'd be better off hoping for a tarpaulin stretched over it
https://www.towerstimes.co.uk/blog/2019/04/25/alton-towers-to-restore-banqueting-hall-window/
http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=129023
As somebody said on the TT forum: "don't Towers usually restore something heritage related before applying for a big new investment? Silly wishful thinking but it's possible"
ChristmasPud
TS Member
This window restoration has been going on for years though. There was a big saga and the original windows went missing during the restoration or something. They got them back and are now completing it... or at least I think that's how the story went
Merlin don't have anything to do with the restorations really, they just pay for it.
Merlin don't have anything to do with the restorations really, they just pay for it.
Steve74
TS Member
Well according to that article the original restoration company went bust and the panes of glass went into storage.This window restoration has been going on for years though. There was a big saga and the original windows went missing during the restoration or something. They got them back and are now completing it... or at least I think that's how the story went
Merlin don't have anything to do with the restorations really, they just pay for it.
I wouldn't expect Merlin to have anything to do with the restoration - they're an amusement park company - not a stained glass restoration company!
imanautie
TS Member
PR and making the local council happyWell according to that article the original restoration company went bust and the panes of glass went into storage.
I wouldn't expect Merlin to have anything to do with the restoration - they're an amusement park company - not a stained glass restoration company!But credit to them for instigating the restoration. I'm sure there's an ulterior motive other than just making it look nice but at least they're doing it.
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BarryZola
TS Member
Yes, if you have a quick skim through the documents, it appears that the original company (Pugin, Hardman & Powell) that was doing the restoration is 'no longer trading' and so a new company (Williams & Byrne) will now be completing the restoration and re-installation of the glass.
The application is calling for an amendment to the original application which allows them further time to complete the work with the date given as 31st of December 2022 (see the attachment: 03224_01 Banqueting Hall window amended cover letter 05.04.19). This just gives them more time to get the work completed to a high standard given the delay caused by the change over to a new company. So, I wouldn't expect to see anything actually turning up at Towers any time soon, and you can pretty much rule out the thought that this may have anything directly to do with garnering favour for a planning application for a new ride.
Just the same plans as begun around 2010 but now with an amended finish date for the work.
It appears that TowersTimes missed the amended date and have incorrectly given the completion date as 2021 in their article.
The application is calling for an amendment to the original application which allows them further time to complete the work with the date given as 31st of December 2022 (see the attachment: 03224_01 Banqueting Hall window amended cover letter 05.04.19). This just gives them more time to get the work completed to a high standard given the delay caused by the change over to a new company. So, I wouldn't expect to see anything actually turning up at Towers any time soon, and you can pretty much rule out the thought that this may have anything directly to do with garnering favour for a planning application for a new ride.
Just the same plans as begun around 2010 but now with an amended finish date for the work.
It appears that TowersTimes missed the amended date and have incorrectly given the completion date as 2021 in their article.
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James
TS Founding Member
As somebody said on the TT forum: "don't Towers usually restore something heritage related before applying for a big new investment? Silly wishful thinking but it's possible"
Yeah... more accommodation
If only the restoration picked up more speed they could do a Warwick and offer rooms in the towers as accommodation... it’s got to have been thought of hasn’t itYeah... more accommodation![]()
ScottishChris
TS Member
I think the Towers could be used for all sorts of events - weddings, conferences, parties etc - there is a lot of potential there for revenue
ChristmasPud
TS Member
Sorry I meant that bit in relation to Andrew's post that they cant even put up Swarm's roof.I wouldn't expect Merlin to have anything to do with the restoration - they're an amusement park company - not a stained glass restoration company!But credit to them for instigating the restoration. I'm sure there's an ulterior motive other than just making it look nice but at least they're doing it.
The reason the park do these restorations is because they're required to in return for their planning applications being approved, it's a good deal for everyone. Often this is the case with developing a historic area or building. But I meant the windows may have originally been instigated by a previous planning application, since they were supposed to be done years back
The restorations are planned by English Heritage I think, who nominate the architects and trades to carry them out too? Probably
Thameslink Rail
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Currently, either Oblivion, TH13TEEN, The Smiler and Wicker Man are down or the Alton Towers app is broken. I took a screenshot but I can't work out how to upload it.
Thameslink Rail
TS Member
At Thorpe Park, Colossus, Flying Fish, Stealth, Saw, The Swarm, Detonator, Vortex, Tidal Wave and Samurai are down.
Looking out my window, the weather looks quite nice but I am not in Staffordshire or Surrey
Looking out my window, the weather looks quite nice but I am not in Staffordshire or Surrey
Thameslink Rail
TS Member
There is a yellow weather warning for wind covering most of Southern England and the Midlands. That would explain it.